10 halamang gamot Flashcards
DOH secretary
juam m flavier
This program aims to promote an effective and safe use of traditional medicine
Traditional Medicine Program
when was Traditional Medicine Program launched
1992
what law is Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
ra 8423
who signed into the law ra 8423
president fidel v ramos
tasked to promote and advocates the use of traditional and alternative health care modalities through scientific research and product development
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
scientific name of akapulko
cassia alata
scientific name of ampalaya
momordica charantia
scientific name of bawang
allium sativum
scientific name of bayabas
psidium guajava
scientific name of lagundi
vitex negundo
scientific name of sambong
blumea balsamifera
scientific name of niyog-niyogan
quisaqualis indica l.
scientific name of tsaang gubat
ehretia microphylla lam.
scientific name of ulasimang bato
peperomia pellucida
scientific name of yerba buena
mentha arvensis
types of herbal medecine
- herbal teas
- herbal tinctures
- fluid extracts
- herbal poultices
- powdered herbs and tablets
- essential oils
- herbal creams and ointments
- herbal supplements
medicine is used to treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.
akapulko
has been found to be effective in the treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), hemorrhoids, coughs, burns and scalds, and being studied for anti-cancer properties
ampalaya
used to treat infection with antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anti- cancer and anti-hypertensive properties. It is widely used to reduce cholesterol level in blood.
bawang
used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti- spasmodic, antioxidant hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, anti-cough, antidiabetic, and antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.
bayabas
used to treat cough, colds and fever. It is also used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.
lagundi
used to eliminate intestinal parasites.
niyog-niyogan
used to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension
sambong
taken as tea to treat skin allergies including eczema, scabies and itchiness wounds in child birth
tsaang gubat
known for its effectivity in treating arthritis and gout.
ulasimang bato
used as analgesic to relive body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout. It is also used to treat coughs, colds and insect bites
yerba buena
two methods of making herbal teas
infusion and decoction
steeping lighter parts of the plant (leaves, flowers, light stems) in boiled water for several minute
infusion
boiling tougher parts, such as roots or bark for a longer period of time
decoction
how to prepare herbal teas
Prepare 1 teaspoon of dried herb for every 1 cup of water. Let it steep in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain the herbs out and drink 3 to 4 times a day.
Extraction of volatile liquid plant materials and other aromatic compounds from plants
essential oil
tend to be commercial products in tablet or capsule form manufactured and marketed by the health food industry for sale in retail outlets to the general public
herbal supplement
Herbal supplements are often standardized to contain stated levels of active ________
phytochemicals
usually is mixed with beeswax (or something similar) to make it more applicable to outside the body, such as on a cut or scrape.
herbal creams/ointment
Herbs that are dried and (sometimes) certain parts are separated out then diced to powder fine consistency.
powdered herbs and tablets
a solid, vegetable fat based mixture used externally. They have the shortest life span of any herbal remedy and must be made fresh for every use.
herbal poultices
are stronger than herbal tinctures, and can be made with alcohol or glycerin.
fluid extracts
Steeping a medicinal plant in alcohol extracts the alcohol-soluble principles into a liquid form that can be stored for long periods
herbal tinctures
